Whether it’s a cute cat video or a devastating news report, the blinking lights of the Internet hijack our attention and our emotions. To ignore the lure of the Internet can be difficult; most ADHD adults need to get online in everyday life.
See whether reducing online usage correlates with lower anxiety. Try alternating days or nights of being online: Monday online, Tuesday offline, and so on. Or schedule an internet-free weekend. Note whether your feel calmer. Are things running more smoothly in the household? You might benefit from a permanent Internet vacation.
Updated on June 8, 2017